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Al Roker opened up to me in an interview for this piece about being the father to a son who has special needs.
One of several interviews I had with icon Dolly Parton. We talked about how to keep a dream alive, the first song she wrote and her fave books. (Extra thrill: Collaborating on the design of her outfits for all shoots!)
My interview and video with Jaime Kern Lima, the CEO of a billion-dollar beauty brand, spanned her days as a Denny's waitress to the moment she was inspired to create a cosmetic company and the rejections and setbacks along the way.
Cynthia Erivo shared with me why she connected to her role as Harriet Tubman on a deep spiritual level. One of my hardest interviews to land.
Rachael Ray's first magazine cover! Took pride in landing this interview and yum-o photo shoot.
I pitched, interviewed and wrote this cover story about Pattie LaBelle for Woman's World magazine about her culinary prowess as well as what she does to keep inspired as she neared 80.
HGTV stars Erin and Ben Napier made our interview and shoot as easy as a summer breeze.
Harry Connick Jr. on the pain and disruption we all endured during the pandemic lockdown and how it informed his music, culminating in his album "Alone With My Faith."
Robin Roberts and her mother, Lucimarian. I asked Robin who was a person she had yet to interview. She loved the angle.
Kristin Chenoweth is always game! In the summer of 2021 photo shoots started up again but we were all cautious. Kristin stuck around for hours and gave a great video interview too.
The indomitable multiple Grand Slam winner, Serena Williams.
Tyler Perry had a new book out "Higher is Waiting," but we talked about so much more.
Amy Grant -- the epitome of a positive thinker.
Jim Gaffigan had me laughing for this cover story interview.
Chef and humanitarian José Andrés told me a plate of food shows a person they are cared for and not alone in my interview for this story and video I produced.
Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin revealed what he discovered after his father finally got sober. He said he wanted his story to help readers who also have loved ones battling addictions.
Jean Trebek, who at the time was supporting her husband, Alex, in his fight against cancer, opened up about how inspired he was to fight the disease -- for himself and others.
Chrissy Metz on why vulnerability is her strength.
Dave Coulier, actor and comedian of "Full House" fame, shared how his life was transformed by sobriety.
Broadcast journalist Tamron Hall has covered many crime stories, but the hardest one was the most personal.
Taraji P. Henson shares how her father, who is a Vietnam war veteran, inspired her advocacy for mental health programs in Black communities.
NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt shared what goes into his "Inspiring America" stories. What a thrill to sit across the desk of this world-class journalist for this interview.
John Corbett gave a colorful interview about his path to acting which included long hours working at a steel mill.
Savannah Guthrie on her journey to become a mom.
Kate Mulgrew on the personal reason she takes an active role in Alzheimer's research advocacy. Captain Janeway rules!
Chef and Travel Channel host Andrew Zimmern on his road to recoery.
Brooke Shields on ways to lend a helping hand to a friend in need.
When you get a big star for your cover like Terry Crews, have a fantastic photo shoot, and every cover line falls into place (with editing, of course)!
For this Q&A, part of an Alzheimer's Association-sponsored special section, actor Yvette Nicole Brown shared how even as her father's dementia worsened their relationship deepened
Alison Sweeney invited me into her home to talk about all things health and wellness.
GMA host Lara Spencer on her love for flea market finds. "Look for good bones in the piece," she says.
Jennifer Hudson could not have been more gracious for this cover shoot. I've never interviewed a more open and authentic star. She even sang to me during our chat. What a natural-born artist.
Carrie Underwood told me about the moment in a grocery store parking lot where she almost made the decision not to go to the American Idol auditions in Hollywood.
Kristen Chenoweth on the joys of adopting a rescue dog ad why being a mom to her fur baby, Thunder, is so important to her.
CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes where people are suffering. Not just to report but to help.
Guy Fieri is nothing but a high-octane ball of energy when you talk with him. Did you know he started as a kid with a pretzel cart?
My interview with Marcia Gay Harden was held in the backseat of a car en route to a train station during a snowstorm. Despite the bumpy streets and skids, I was able to conduct an in-depth conversation with one of the most interesting actors in the industry.
Trent Shelton spiraled after several years of NFL free agency. He never imagined a couple videos on YouTube where he shared his ups and downs would lead to best-selling books, speaking tours 3 million followers.
Andie MacDowell shares why she'll always be a small-town girl at heart and how it informs her Hallmark roles.
TV news legend Barbara Walters on why she wanted to do a show on what heaven means to people. (I was so anxious I almost sat on my notes before our interview started, but she put me at ease immediately pro that she was.)
Jeff Daniels on how he got bit by the acting bug in high school and why he loves living in the Michigan town he grew up in.
Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi talks about dealing with self-esteem issues early in her career.
NFL star Devon Still on how his daughter's positive attitude battling cancer inspired him.
Actor Mira Sorvino on how her parents influenced her at a young age to stand up for those who don't have a voice.
Pro baseball player Andrew McCutchen on the effect a young fan battling cancer had on him.
Martin Sheen and his son, Emilio Estevez on their movie about the pilgrimage journey to Spain's Santiago de Compostela.
Singer Michelle Williams reveals her struggle with depression and shares ways to cope.
Carrie Ann Inaba, judge on "Dancing With the Stars," shares how she keeps a positive mindset during health setbacks.
Lacey Chabert shared behind-the-scenes stories about her Hallmark movies.
Pro golfer Bubba Watson shares his tips to deal with anxiety -- on the links and off.
NFL's Troy Vincent on why being a domestic violence awareness advocate is personal to him.
Movie mogul DeVon Franklin lost his dad at a young age and shared how the women in his family shaped him into the man he is today.
Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin talk with Al Roker about his "power of positive thinking" story.
Patrick Mahomes' mom, Randi, shared how her quarterback son inspires her -- and what gave her a clue early on that he was destined to become a pro athlete.
Mike Matheny on how he went from a Little League coach to a major league manager.
ESPN sports journalist Holly Rowe on how she didn't let cancer sideline her.
NBC sports anchor Maria Williams on how her days as a college volleyball player inspired her career today.
